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Phish original
113 performances since 1997, with 109 analyzed for jam quality. Best version scored 92 on 1999-12-16.
Phish original·debuted 06.06.97·Brad Sands's and Pete Carini's House, Charlotte
Showing up as the penultimate song in Set 2, this "Wading" is not at all perfunctory. Beautiful and emotive play shines through, hearkening back to the nascent days of the song.
Extended take begins by bringing the music to hush, with dynamically delicate nuance setting the table. Trey's liquid sustain glides with Mike's economical bass fills, slowly building to a soaring con…
What a difference an era makes. Or not. Mike surprises, early on, offering just a bit more. Pushing through a few sour notes, Trey, playing with his feet almost as much as his hands, lays into an i…
Following a strong "Twist," this heartfelt rendering of "Wading" provides a graceful interlude before a powerful "Hood."
Mike is much more active and melodic in his accompaniment than usual, turning this version into a mesmerizing duet with Trey.